Postgraduate Brochure UITAR

Education for all.

About UNITAR International University

UNITAR International University was established in 1997 as the first virtual university in Southeast Asia and
among the earliest private universities in the country. It is the first institution in Asia to be awarded a QS 5-Star
Rating for the Online Learning category. In alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development
Goals, UNITAR’s holistic and innovative learning ecosystem provides a comprehensive programme offering
for all socio-economic levels whilst developing highly-employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.

91% 28,000+ MQA 1st virtual 25
accredited years
graduate graduates university in
marketability and accepted in Malaysia;
rate globally by Southeast pioneering
Commonwealth private
countries Asia university

UNITAR is a Premier Institution as
accredited by the Accreditation
Service for International Schools,
Colleges and Universities (ASIC) for:

Quality Assurance and Learning and Teaching; Course Delivery
Enhancement Management and Staff Resources
Premises and Health & Safety
Student Welfare
Marketing and Recruitment

Why UNITAR? THE BRAND OF CHOICE IN EDUCATION

AFFORDABILITY Putra Brand Awards (The People’s Choice)

HRDF, EPF and various financial 2015 - 2022
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We ensure that students are well- HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS
equipped with applicable skills:
Collaborative, Adaptive, Awarded 5 Stars by QS Rating (Quality Assured)
Reflective and Entrepreneurial.

5-STAR QUALITY

5-STAR rating in QS for Teaching,
Employability, Inclusiveness,
Online Education and
Accounting and Finance.

POSTGRADUATE

UNITAR’s holistic and innovative learning ecosystem Facts and Figures:
provides comprehensive postgraduate programmes
ranging from Postgraduate Diploma, Master and • Flexible learning environment to
Doctor of Philosophy (by research) and Doctorate accommodate busy working
(by coursework). schedules.

A proud recipient of the Platinum Award for the • Doctoral seminar are conducted
brand of choice in Education and Learning as to enrich industrial perspectives.
voted by the people in Putra Brand Awards 2020,
our programmes cover significant areas of study - • Flexibility on consultation hours
Business Administration, Management, Education, with supervisors based on prior
Art, Media, Design and Information Technology. appointments and comparatively
As the first virtual university in Southeast Asia, we affordable to other institutions.
aim to offer an innovative learning methodology
by offering competitive quality education in both • Local and international exposure
conventional and online teaching modes for easier into the education landscape
access, anytime, anywhere. (UNICEF, British High Commission
KL).

Career Pathways

Postgraduate

Master Programme
1 – 2 Years*

Career Options Postgraduate Diploma in Master of Education (Early
Education Childhood Education)
Master of Business
Administration Preschool Teacher Preschool Teacher
Primary / Secondary School Teacher Childcare Centre Director
Marketing Manager Principal Preschool Operator
Financial Manager P rivate Home Tutor ECE Consultant
Database Administrator E ducation Consultant Elementary School Teacher
Business Operations Manager E lementary School Teacher Curriculum Developer for ECE
C-level Executive in Management and Curriculum Developer Researcher
Business Development Researcher
Researchers in public or private Master of Education (Teaching
institutions on various fields of Master of Education (Guidance of English as a Second
Business and Counselling) Language)
Academicians at institutions of higher
learning Human Services Educator ESL Lecturer / Academician
Marriage and Family Counsellor Private Tutor
Master of Education Mental Health Counsellor Curriculum Specialist
(Educational Leadership and Rehabilitation Counsellor E nglish Private Tutor
Management) School and Career Counsellor ESL Instructor
Social and Community Service Manager Material Writer
Principal Student Affairs Administrator Researcher
Assistant Principal Addictions Counsellor
Tutor/Lecturer
Learning Centre Operator Master of Education
Instructional Co-ordinator (Instructional Technology)
Education Administrator
Registrar College and University Lecturers
Researcher Educational Management
Educational Technologist
Master of Information Educationist Learning Designer
Technology

Digital Transformation Officer
IT Manager
IT Consultant
Cybersecurity Consultant
C-level Executive in
Information Technology (CTO/ CIO/
CISO)
Researchers in public or private
institutions on various fields of IT
Academicians at institutions of higher
learning

PhD/Doctorate Programme
3 – 5 Years*

Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Business
(PhD) in Information (PhD) in Education
Technology (PhD) in Management Administration
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
IT Leader Chief Executive Officer Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Chief Executive Officer
Chief Information Officer Policy Analyst Director Public and Private Universities Chief Operating Officer
Chief Technology Officer Management Consultants A dministrators Chief Marketing Officer
Computer and Information Strategic Director Managing Director
Research Scientist Market Research Analyst Doctor of Philosophy Business Professor
Project Management Director Business Development Director (PhD) in Business
Information Technology Quantitative Analyst Administration
Director
University Lecturers
* Terms and conditions apply. University/Company
Researcher
Business Analyst
Business Consultant

Postgraduate at a Glance

Postgraduate Programmes

- Business Administration - Educational Leadership and - Management
- Education Management - Teaching of English as a Second
- Early Childhood Education
- Guidance and Counselling Language

- Instructional Technology

Postgraduate Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/
Diploma Doctorate

Education Business Information Early Guidance Business Information Education
Administr- Technology Childhood and Administration Technology Management
ation Education Counselling Business
Duration Administration
Instructional (PhD)
Technology Educational
Leadership
and
Managem-
ent

Teaching
of English
as a Second
Language

1 year and 1 year 1 year and 6 months 3 to 5 years
3 months

Delivery Online Online Conventional, Online Conventional Online Conventional, Conventional
Mode Online Open &
Distance
Learning

Admission 1. A Malaysian citizen; and
through 2. The candidate be more than 30 years of age in the year of
Accreditation
of Prior application;
Experiential 3. Possess at least STPM / Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent
Learning
(APEL) qualifications;
4. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
6. Pass the APEL Assessment.

Intakes January | May | September

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Master (Business Administration, Master of
Diploma in Education Education - Educational Information
Technology
Entry Level Leadership & Management,
Guidance & Counselling, TESL i. A Bachelor’s Degree or its
Bachelor’s and Early Childhood Education) equivalent with a minimum
Degree CGPA of 2.75;
Instructional Technology OR
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree or its
A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent i. A Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent with a minimum
with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its (Level 6, MQF) in the field iii. A Bachelor’s Degree CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting
equivalent as accepted by University’s or related field with a (Hons) with a minimum CGPA
Senate; minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA of 2.50 as accepted of 2.75 can be accepted
OR its equivalent as accepted by University’s Senate subject to rigorous internal
A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, by University’s Senate; AND Diploma in Early assessment process;
not meeting CGPA of 2:50, can be OR Childhood Education / OR
accepted subject to a minimum of five ii. A Bachelor’s Degree must have four (4) years iii. A Bachelor’s Degree or its
(5) years of working experience in a in the field or related working experience in equivalent with CGPA less than
relevant field; OR fields or equivalent with Early Childhood Education 2.50 and a minimum of five (5)
a minimum CGPA of 2.00 fields; years working experience in a
and not meeting a CGPA OR relevant field may be accepted;
of 2.50, can be accepted iv. A Bachelor’s Degree OR
subject to rigorous internal in Education with CGPA For candidates without
assessment; below 2.50 can be Computing Degree,
OR accepted subject to five (5) prerequisite modules in
Candidates without years working experience computing must be offered
a qualification in the in Early Childhood to adequately prepare them
related fields or working Education and rigorous for their advanced study.
experience (minimum 5 internal assessment;
years) in the relevant fields OR
must undergo appropriate v. A Bachelor’s Degree
prerequisite courses in the field or related
determined by the HEP fields or equivalent with
and meet the minimum a minimum CGPA of 2.00
CGPA based on (i) to (ii). and not meeting a CGPA
EARLY CHILDHOOD of 2.50, can be accepted
EDUCATION subject to rigorous internal
i. A Bachelor’s Degree assessment;
Education in Early OR
Childhood (Hons) with a Candidates without
minimum CGPA of 2.50; a qualification in the
OR related fields or working
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree experience in the relevant
(Hons) in relevant field fields must undergo
with a minimum CGPA of appropriate prerequisite
2.50 as accepted by the courses determined by
University’s Senate and the HEP and meet the
must have three (3) years minimum CGPA based on
working experience in (i) to (v).
Early Childhood field;

Others Other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
APEL
Entry requirements for admission into Entry requirements for admission into the Master’s program (Level 7, MQF) through
the Post-Graduate program (Level 7, APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
MQF) through APEL as approved by 1. A Malaysian citizen; AND
the Ministry of Education (MOHE). 2. The candidate should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application;
Applicants must be/have: 3. Possess at least STPM / Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications;
1. A Malaysian citizen; AND 4. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
2. The candidate should be more 5. Pass the APEL Assessment.
than 30 years of age in the year of
application;
3. Possess at least STPM / Diploma /
A-Levels / equivalent qualifications;
4. Relevant work experience / prior
experiential learning; AND
5. Pass the APEL Assessment.

TOEFL / IELTS International Students International Students
Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS OR Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL OR its equivalent Minimum score of 42 for TOEFL OR
its equivalent

PhD (Information PhD in Management Doctor of Business
Technology and Administration

Education)

Entry Level A Master’s Degree in the field or related A Master’s Degree in Business (Level 7, MQF) or A Master’s Degree (Level 7,
fields accepted by the HEP Senate; in other related discipline and recognised by the MQF) in the field or related
Master’s OR University Senate; fields accepted by the Higher
Degree Other qualifications equivalent to a OR Education Provider (HEP)
Master’s degree recognised by the Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree Senate;
Qualification Government of Malaysia; (Level 7, MQF) that are recognised by the University OR
Based on OR Senate; Other qualifications
UNITAR’s **Candidates without a related OR equivalent to a Master’s
Senate qualification in the field/s or working Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree Degree recognised by the
experience in the relevant fields must recognised by the Malaysian Government. Government of Malaysia.
Notes undergo appropriate prerequisite courses **Candidates without a related qualification in the **Candidates without a
for PhD’s determined by the HEP. field/s working experience in the relevant fields must related qualification in the
Programme Information Technology: Candidates must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined field/s or working experience
by Research graduate in computer or its equivalent by the HEP. in the relevant fields must
either in Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s undergoappropriate
TOEFL / IELTS Degree; prerequisite courses
OR determined by the HEP.
Master’s Degree in the field of Information
Technology, Computer Science, Software
Engineering or its equivalent; AND

Pass SPM with credit in English; A proposal of about 500 • Professional skills that
OR words in English must be you have developed, for
A Master’s Degree from an institution submitted together with example, team work,
which uses English as the medium of all the relevant documents leadership, problem-
instruction; required for admission solving, negotiating and
OR to the University on the analytical skills.
Pass an internal assessment (oral registration day.
examination) set by the university, with • How you will contribute
a minimum grade of C. The panel of Notes: to your class and what
the assessment shall comprise of two experiences you can bring
senior members of the faculty / school 1. Rigorous assessment to the institution.
and a representative from the English to evaluate the suitability
Language Department from Faculty of an applicant for a 2. Experience can be
of Education & Humanities (FEH) or programme through cumulative experience
other relevant department. The panel statement of purpose, gained before acquiring
is appointed by the Dean / Director interview and other required qualification for
of the respective faculty / school / methods may cover the a particular level of study.
centers; following criteria: However, the experience
AND must be relevant to the
For international students, candidate • Demonstration of strong level of study as well as
with minimum score of 550 in TOEFL business experience, the content.
or minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS. Any and that you have held
additional assistance will be provided significant managerial 3. The prerequisite courses
by English Language Dept; responsibilities. must equip the students
AND with necessary business
A proposal of about 500 words in • Evidence of any knowledge (managing
English must be submitted together achievements in your people, managing financial
with all the relevant documents professional life, for resources, understanding
required for admission to the example, consistently customers, understanding
University on the registration day; OR performing at a high environments and
level, consistent career strategic planning) of
progression and any one level lower than the
impact that you have had programme level.
on your organisation.

There is no direct entry from the Degree’s programme to the Doctoral level;

Qualified Degree’s candidates who enroll for a Master’s program, can apply to change their studies
to a Doctorate program within (1) one year after signing for Master’s program and subject to the
following provisions;
1. Have demonstrated competence and capability in conducting research at Doctoral level;
2. Rigorous internal assessment by the PPT; and
3. Approval from the PPT’s Senate.

Information Technology: International International students are required to International students
students must prove that they are achieve a minimum score of 6.0 for are required to achieve
competent enough to communicate International English Language Testing a minimum score of 6.0
and writing in English. For example, System (IELTS) or its equivalent for International English
they must obtained 6.0 in IELTS or its Language Testing System
equivalent. Should the students didn’t (IELTS) or its equivalent
meet the requirements, the university
have to offer English Proficiency
courses for them. This is to ensure that
the students can communicate and
writing well in English, in meeting the
requirements of the programme.

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in OR with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
Education Candidates without a as accepted by University’s
qualification in the related Senate AND Diploma in Early
A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, fields or working experience Childhood Education / must
MQF) with a minimum CGPA (minimum 5 years) in the have four (4) years working
of 2.50, as accepted by the relevant fields must undergo experience in Early Childhood
UNITAR Senate; appropriate prerequisite Education fields;
OR courses determined by the HEP OR
A Bachelor’s Degree or and meet the minimum CGPA iv. A Bachelor’s Degree in
equivalent, not meeting CGPA based on (i) to (ii). Education with CGPA below
of 2.00 and not meeting a iii. Entry requirements for 2.50 can be accepted subject
CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted admission into the Master’s to five (5) years working
subject to a minimum of five (5) programme (Level 7, MQF) experience in Early Childhood
years working experience in a through APEL as approved Education and rigorous internal
relevant field by the Ministry of Education assessment;
(MOHE). OR
Entry requirements for v. A Bachelor’s Degree in
admission into the Master’s Applicants must be/have: the field or related fields or
programme (Level 7, MQF) 1. A Malaysian citizen; equivalent with a minimum
through APEL as approved AND CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting
by the Ministry of Education 2. The candidate should be a CGPA of 2.50, can be
(MOHE). Applicants must be / more than 30 years of age in accepted subject to rigorous
have: the year of application; internal assessment;
3. Possess at least STPM / OR
1. A Malaysian citizen; Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent Candidates without a
AND qualifications; qualification in the related fields
2. The candidate should be 4. Relevant work experience / or working experience in the
more than 30 years of age in prior experiential learning; relevant fields must undergo
the year of application; AND appropriate prerequisite
3. Possess at least STPM / 5. Pass the APEL Assessment courses determined by the HEP
Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent and meet the minimum CGPA
qualifications; ENGLISH REQUIREMENT based on (i) to (v).
4. Relevant work experience / International Students vi. Entry requirements for
prior experiential learning; Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS admission into the Master’s
AND OR programme (Level 7, MQF)
5. Pass the APEL Assessment. Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL through APEL as approved
OR its equivalent by the Ministry of Education
Master (Business (MOHE). Applicants must be /
Administration, Education *For candidates with non- have:
- Educational Leadership business related backgrounds,
& Management, Guidance pre-requisites will be provided 1. A Malaysian citizen;
& Counselling, TESL AND
and Early Childhood Early Childhood 2. The candidate should be
Education) Instructional Education: more than 30 years of age in
Technology the year of application;
i. A Bachelor’s Degree 3. Possess at least STPM /
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Education in Early Childhood Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent
MQF) in the field or related field (Hons) with a minimum CGPA qualifications;
with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 of 2.50; 4. Relevant work experience /
or its equivalent as accepted by OR prior experiential learning;
University’s Senate; ii. A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) AND
OR in relevant field with a minimum 5. Pass the APEL Assessment.
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by
the field or related fields or the University’s Senate AND ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
equivalent with a minimum must have three (3) years International Students
CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting working experience in Early Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS
a CGPA of 2.50, can be Childhood field; OR
accepted subject to rigorous OR Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL
internal assessment; iii. A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) OR its equivalent

Master of Information or its equivalent either in PhD in Management
Technology Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s
Degree (e.g. Information A Master’s Degree in Business
i. A Bachelor’s Degree or its Technology, Computer Science, (Level 7, MQF) or in other
equivalent with a minimum Software Engineering etc.); related discipline and
CGPA of 2.75; OR recognised by the University
OR ii. Other qualifications Senate;
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent to a Master’s Degree OR
equivalent with a minimum recognised by the Malaysian A Master’s Degree (Level 7,
CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting Government. MQF) in non-related fields as
CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted Candidates without a accepted by the HEP Senate,
subject to rigorous internal qualification in the related fields subject to having relevant
assessment process; or working experience in the working experience and
OR relevant fields must undergo rigorous internal assessment;
iii. A Bachelor’s Degree or its appropriate prerequisite OR
equivalent with CGPA less than courses determined by the HEP A Master’s Degree (Level 7,
2.50 and a minimum of five (5) and meet the minimum CGPA MQF) in non-related fields as
years working experience in a based on (i) to (ii). accepted by the HEP Senate
relevant field may be accepted; AND and without relevant working
OR A written proposal in 500 experience, subject to passing
For candidates without words in English must be prerequisite courses;
Computing Degree, prerequisite submitted together with all OR
modules in computing must be relevant documents required Other qualifications equivalent
offered to adequately prepare for admission to the University to a Master’s Degree recognised
them for their advanced study. on the registration day. by the Malaysian Government;
Entry requirements for OR
admission into the Master’s Note for PhD by Research Candidates who have excellent
programme (Level 7, MQF) Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6,
through APEL as approved 1. There is no direct entry from MQF) graduates for direct
by the Ministry of Education the Degree’s programme to the admission to Doctoral Degree
(MOHE). Applicants must be / Doctoral level; by Research (Level 8, MQF)
have: 2. Qualified Degree’s candidates programme with the following
1. A Malaysian citizen; who enrol for a Master’s conditions:
AND programme, can apply to
2. The candidate should be change their studies to a 1. Candidates have first class
more than 30 years of age in Doctorate programme within Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
the year of application; (1) one year after signing qualification;
3. Possess at least STPM / for Master’s programme OR
Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent and subject to the following 2. Candidates have obtained
qualifications; provisions; CGPA of at least 3.67 or
4. Relevant work experience / • Have demonstrated equivalent from either an
prior experiential learning; competence and capability in academic or Technical and
AND conducting research at Doctoral Vocational Education and
5. Pass the APEL Assessment. level; Training (TVET) programme;
• Rigorous internal assessment AND
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT by UNITAR; 3. Evaluated through rigorous
International Students AND internal assessment by UNITAR;
Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS • Approval from UNITAR AND
OR Senate. 4. Approved by the UNITAR
Minimum score of 42 for TOEFL Senate and accepted as a
OR its equivalent ENGLISH REQUIREMENT candidate for the Doctoral
International students Degree (Level 8, MQF)
PhD (Information Minimum score of 42 for TOEFL programme. Students must
Technology and OR demonstrate appropriate
Education) Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS progress during the candidature
OR its equivalent period.
i. A Master’s Degree or its AND
equivalent AND candidates A proposal of about 500 words
must graduate in computer in English must be submitted

together with all the relevant OR and strategic planning) of one
documents required for 2. Pass an internal assessment level lower than the programme
admission to the University on (oral examination) set by the level.
the registration day. University, with a minimum ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
Notes: grade of C. The panel of the International students
1. Rigorous assessment to assessment shall comprise Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL
evaluate of two senior members of OR
the suitability of an applicant the faculty / school and a Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS
for a programme through representative from the English OR its equivalent
statement of purpose, interview Language Department from Local students
and other methods may cover Faculty of Education and 1. Credit in SPM English;
the following Humanities (FEH) or other OR
criteria: relevant department. The 2. Pass an internal assessment
• Demonstration of strong panel is appointed by the Dean (oral examination) set by the
business experience, and / Director of the respective University, with a minimum
that you have held significant faculty / school / centres. grade of C. The panel of the
managerial responsibilities. Local and international students assessment shall comprise
• Evidence of any achievements of two senior members of
in your professional life, 1. The Master’s Degree was the faculty / school and a
for example, consistently conducted using English as representative from the English
performing at a high medium of instruction. Proof to Language Department from
level, consistent career be obtained from the institution Faculty of Education and
progression and any impact concerned.the suitability of Humanities (FEH) or other
that you have had on your an applicant for a programme relevant department. The
organisation. through statement of purpose, panel is appointed by the Dean
• Professional skills that you interview and other methods / Director of the respective
have developed, for example, may cover the following criteria: faculty / school / centres.
team work, leadership, • Demonstration of strong
problem- solving, negotiating business experience, and Local and international students
and analytical skills. that you have held significant 1. The Master’s Degree was
• How you will contribute managerial responsibilities. conducted using English as
to your class and what • Evidence of any achievements medium of instruction. Proof to
experiences you can in your professional life, be obtained from the institution
bring to the institution. for example, consistently concerned.
2. Experience can be performing at a high level,
cumulative experience gained consistent career progression Doctor of Business
before acquiring required and any impact that you have Administration
qualification for a particular had on your organisation.
level of study. However, the • Professional skills that you A Master’s Degree (Level
experience must be relevant to have developed, for example, 7, MQF) in related fields as
the level of study as well as the team work, leadership, accepted by the HEP Senate;
content. problem- solving, negotiating OR
3. The prerequisite courses and analytical skills. A Master’s Degree (Level 7,
must equip the students • How you will contribute MQF) in non-related fields as
with necessary business to your class and what accepted by the HEP Senate,
knowledge (managing people, experiences you can bring to subject to having relevant
managing financial resources, the institution. working experience and
understanding customers, 2. Experience can be rigorous internal assessment;
understanding environments cumulative experience gained OR
and strategic planning) of one before acquiring required A Master’s Degree (Level 7,
level lower than the programme qualification for a particular MQF) in non-related fields as
level. level of study. However, the accepted by the HEP Senate
experience must be relevant to and without relevant working
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT the level of study as well as the experience, subject to certain
International students content. prerequisite requirement
Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL 3. The prerequisite courses courses;
OR must equip the students OR
Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS with necessary business Other qualifications equivalent
OR its equivalent knowledge (managing people, to a Master’s Degree (Level
managing financial resources, 7, MQF) recognised by the
Local students understanding customers, Malaysian Government.
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Academic Schedule This programme aims to produce graduates with
strong characters and professional skills in the aspect
• January : 14 weeks of interpersonal relations who are able to apply
• May : 14 weeks scientific methods in identifying problems, offering
• September : 14 weeks appropriate solutions, work in teams and write
reports. It also equips graduates with important work
*Inclusive of exam period. related skills such as leadership and team building
skills, decision-making, critical and analytical
Career Prospects thinking skills, as well as project management skills.

• U niversity Lecturers • Develop conceptual abilities and intellectual
• University / Company knowledge using methodological tools to conduct
independent research.
Researcher
• Business Analyst • Refine decision-making and analytical skills.
• Business Consultant • 100% coursework with no final examinations
required.

Areas of Knowledge Programme Programme
Areas of Business In-Depth
Structures Modules Structures Modules
Focusing specialised areas on such as
entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour, human (Full-Time) (Part-Time)
capital, financial economics, investment, supply
chain, marketing, accounting, managerial, leadership, Year 1 Year 1
and others to developing conceptual and intellectual • Advanced Research
knowledge and methodological tools necessary • Advanced Research Methodology*
to design and conduct independent research. Methodology*
• Advanced Qualitative
Industrial Experience • Proposal and Thesis Analysis Techniques*

Candidates are encouraged to pursue topics Writing* • Advanced Quantitative
related to their industrial experiences as current • Advanced Qualitative Analysis*
employees and work on interdisciplinary research • Proposal and Thesis
topics that are appropriate for PhD level. Analysis Techniques* Writing*
• Advanced Research
Did You Know? • Advanced Research
Ethics* Ethics*
1 • Seminar on Current
• Seminar on Current
FLEXIBILITY Issues in Business Issues in Business
• Flexibility on consultation hours Administration* Administration*
• Seminar on Current
with supervisors based on prior Issues in Management • Seminar on Current
appointments. • Advanced Quantitative Issues in Management*

2 Analysis* Year 2
• Proposal Preparation 1 • Proposal Preparation 1
AFFORDABLE FEES • Review of Literature 1 • Review of Literature 1
• C omparatively affordable to other • Colloquium 1 • Colloquium 1

institutions. Year 2 • Proposal Submission
• Proposal Submission • Review of Literature 2
3 • Review of Literature 2 • Proposal Defense

COURSEWORK • Proposal Defense Year 3
• C oursework based on • Pilot / Preliminary • Pilot / Preliminary

satisfactory/ unsatisfactory only Study Study
(No CGPA calculation). • Data Collection • Data Collection
• Data Analysis • Data Analysis
• Colloquium 2 • Colloquium 2

Year 3 • Thesis Writing and
• Thesis Writing and Review of Thesis

Review of Thesis Year 4
• Colloquium 3 • Colloquium 3
• Submission of Thesis • Submission of Thesis

and Final Defense and Final Defense

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Doctor of Business
Administration

N-DL/340/8/0786(MQA/PA15067)10/28

Delivery Mode: Prepares Competent Practitioners
for A Firm Grounding in Business and
Full-Time / Part-Time (Online) Management Field

Duration of Study: The Doctor of Business Administration programme,
which consists of a mixture of coursework, doctoral
Full-Time: 3 Years, Max: 6 Years seminars, and research dissertation is directed
Part-Time: 4 Years, Max: 8 Years towards sharpening your business strategies to drive
competitive businesses. The supervised research
Intakes work will equip you with in-depth knowledge of
Business and Management and a focused set of
• January, May and September insights to drive implementation in your chosen
area of expertise. This industry-focused doctorate
Academic Schedule will enhance your credibility and empower you to
demonstrate competencies in your field to advance
• January : 14 weeks your professional goals. Having a DBA can open
• May: 14 weeks many doors; as a DBA graduate, you can also venture
• September : 14 weeks into teaching, consulting, leadership or research.

*Inclusive of exam period. • A professional doctorate qualification accredited by
MQA.
Career Prospects
• 100% Coursework – with only 5 courses to be
• Chief Executive Officer completed, no final examinations
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Marketing Officer • Industrial and Societal Insights–besides achieving
• Managing Director your personal goals, obtaining your DBA will
• Business Professor empower you to contribute significantly to industry
• Entrepreneur / Business Owner and society. The rapid and drastic changes in the
business landscape have been amplified by the
pandemic that hit the world at large. Your industry-
based research in your field of expertise will help
to re-build the economy and nation towards a more
sustainable future.

Areas of Knowledge Programme Modules (Full-Time)

Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Year 1
• Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
Entrepreneurship is a multidimensional field that • Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
encompasses several disciplines. The content of • Strategic Operations Management
this course helps entrepreneurs to understand • Business Transformation
the context involved in starting a new business. • Doctoral Seminar in Business
Process conceptual framework will be useful • Advanced Research Methodology
for them to design the implementation plan Year 2 Onwards
and the important considerations on how best • Dissertation (Part 1) Independent Study Project
they can manage the entrepreneurial process. and Proposal Defence
• Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defence and
Strategic Planning and Performance Submission of Dissertation
Evaluation
Programme Modules (Part-Time)
The learner will learn how to develop and
execute strategies designed to maximise a Year 1 and 2
company’s competitive advantage. Develop skills • Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
to determine the appropriate strategy to fit the • Strategic Planning and Performance Evaluation
company’s unique resources and environment. • Strategic Operations Management
The learner will be able to apply these skills in a • Doctoral Seminar in Business
business simulation exercise and the real world. • Business Transformation
• Advanced Research Methodology
Strategic Operations Management
Year 3 Onwards
This course is designed to develop learners‘ • Dissertation (Part 1) and Proposal Defence
capabilities to strategically manage operations • Dissertation (Part 2) Final Defence and
in this digital era. Learners will be exposed to Submission of Dissertation
analytical concepts / tools for the management of
operations. The course will look into the strategic
and operational level of processes that will Did You Know?
lead to understanding the operations network.
1
Business Transformation
FLEXIBILITY
Business Transformation is the process of • Consultation hours with
fundamentally changing the systems, processes, supervisors are flexible, based on
people and technology across a whole business pre-arranged appointments.
or unit. Disruption is a force that is changing the
corporate landscape like no other as well as provides 2
an interactive tour of the five key technologies
transforming industry and commerce. AFFORDABLE FEES
• Comparatively affordable.

3

DOCTORAL SEMINAR
• Doctoral seminar will be
conducted to enrich industrial
perspectives.

4

DISSERTATION
• Dissertation is based on
Pass / Fail (not included in CGPA
calculation).

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Management

R/345/8/0487(MQA/FA3741)10/27

Delivery Mode: Designed for a Career in Scholarly
Research and Top-Level Management
Conventional
The Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Duration of Study: programme prepares competent practitioners and
researchers for a firm grounding in Management
Full-Time: Min: 3 Years, Max: 5 Years who can foster research and development of new
Part-Time: Min: 4 Years, Max: 6 Years knowledge in specific areas. Through supervised
research work, doctoral students are equipped with
Intakes in-depth knowledge of Management and a focused
understanding in the chosen area of expertise.
• January, May and September
• Grading is not based on CGPA Calculation.
Academic Schedule • Supervisors are experts in the body of

• January : 14 weeks knowledge with research projects and
• May : 14 weeks journal publication.
• September : 14 weeks
This PhD in Management opens many career
*Inclusive of exam period. paths not limited to academic field, but also
for advancing in corporate and GLC sectors.
Career Prospects

• Chief Executive Officer • Business Development
• Policy Analyst Director Director
• Management Consultant
• Strategic Director • Quantitative Analyst
• Market Research Analyst

Areas of Knowledge Did You Know?
Organisational Development
1
Inclusive of and not limited to diversity
management, organisational culture, change FLEXIBILITY
management, and organisational development. • I n arranging consultation hours

Human Resource Management with your supervisor.

All aspects of Human Resource Management 2
including talent management, employee
engagement, and motivation as well as job AFFORDABLE FEES
satisfaction. • Comparatively affordable to other

Marketing institutions.

Covering a wide area of marketing including
consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and
effectiveness of marketing strategies and tactics.

Quality Management

Including quality policies, quality expectations
and service delivery, quality assurance, as well as
quality control.

Entrepreneurship

Processes involved in designing, launching,
managing, and sustaining new business.

Knowledge Management

Multidisciplinary approach to using the
information to achieve organisational objectives.

Programme Core Modules

Year 1
• Advanced Research Methodology
• Proposal and Thesis Writing
• Advanced Qualitative Analysis Techniques
• Advanced Research Ethics
• Seminar on Current Issues in Management
• Advanced Quantitative Analysis
• Proposal Preparation 1
• Proposal Submission
• Colloquium 1
Year 2
• Review of Literature 1
• Review of Literature 2
• Proposal Defence
• Pilot / Preliminary Study
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Colloquium 2
Year 3
• Thesis Writing and Review of Thesis
• Colloquium 3 Final Defence

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CURRICULUM
FOR DEVELOPING
CERTIFIED
COUNSELLORS
Curriculum is
developed based
on the requirements
set by Malaysian
Board of Counsellors

FLEXIBILITY
Thesis/Dissertation
can be done in
English or Bahasa
Malaysia.

EXPOSURE BEYOND
BORDERS
Local and
international
exposure into
the education
landscape
(UNICEF, British High
Commission KL).

*Terms and Conditions apply.

EDUCATION

Featured Programmes:

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Master of Education (Early Childhood
Education)

Master of Education (Educational
Leadership and Management)

Master of Education (Guidance and
Counselling)

Master of Education (Teaching English
as a Second Language)

Master of Education (Instructional
Technology)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Industry Insights

Malaysia has undergone a profound
transformation in education over
these years which has created
a demand for highly-skilled and
exceptional Educators who are able
to embrace creative and innovative
approaches to shape our future
generation of leaders; as well as
continue to play a significant role in
providing a quality workforce.

A specialised and advanced
certification will equip students
with sound knowledge of teaching
phonetics, grammar and literature
as well as learn how to design
and deliver an English language
curriculum effectively through
various teaching styles and
methods.

Postgraduate
Diploma in Education

R/145/7/0053(MQA/FA4929)02/25

Delivery Mode: Gain Transformative Learning
Experiences in the Role of the
Online Educator

Duration of Study: The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
programme is designed for those who have
Part-Time: 1 Year 3 Months completed tertiary education and aspire to be
teaching professionals in early childhood, primary,
Intakes secondary or tertiary educational institutions. PGDE
prepares both the new and experienced educators
• January, May and September for various challenging educational settings.

Academic Schedule • E ligible for Credit Transfer to Master’s Degree
programme.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* • A cademic staff with comprehensive academia
• September : 14 weeks* and industrial experience.

*Inclusive of exam period. • I ndustry focused syllabus and curriculum.

Career Prospects • Education Consultant At UNITAR, students will develop the capacity
• Elementary School to become a transformational teacher through
• Preschool Teacher the theoretical grounding and critical capacities
• Primary/Secondary Teacher to make pedagogical judgements and decisions,
• Curriculum Developer making a positive impact on teaching and learning.
School Teacher • Researcher
• Principal
• Private Home Tutor

Areas of Knowledge Did You Know?

• This programme aims to produce inclusive 1
practitioners who will be able to face
the challenges of the 21st century classroom, HOLISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF
by adopting innovative pedagogies that EDUCATION
support all learners and foster collaborative • T his programme also equips
working.
• This systematic reflection on teaching in graduates with an overall
the classroom gives the programme its understanding and knowledge in
distinctive postgraduate character. the field of education.

Entrepreneurial Skills 2

• Technology in Education AVAILABLE IN ONLINE MODE
• Teaching Methodology • O nline Study Mode Available.
• Action Research
3
Programme Core Modules
PROGRESS INTO POSTGRADUATE
• Philosophical Ideas in Education STUDIES IN EDUCATION FIELD
• Curriculum, Instructions and Assessment in • U pon completion, may progress
Education
• Psychology of Learning and Instruction into Master of Education with
• Technology in Education credit transfer*
• Teaching Methodology
• Management of School Discipline *Terms & Conditions Apply
• Action Research
• Teaching Practicum

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Master of Education
(Early Childhood Education)

MQA CODE: R2-DL/143/7/0027(MQA/FA1873)04/27

Delivery Mode: Learn the Skills to Effectively Teach
Preschool Curriculum
Online
The Master of Education (Early Childhood
Duration of Study: Education) programme provides the opportunity
for students to delve further into what it takes to
Full-Time: 1 Year 6 Months successfully guide and teach children. Students
Part-Time: 2 Years analyse and do qualitative research as part of the
course, learning to determine the critical factors
Intakes that affect the emotional, social and intellectual
development of children in the early years.
• January, May and September • Well-structured and value-embedded

Academic Schedule curriculum with 5 core distinct knowledge
areas in early childhood education.
• January : 14 weeks* • Academic staff with comprehensive industrial
• May : 14 weeks* and academia experience.
• September : 14 weeks* • Flexible learning environment.
*Inclusive of exam period. At UNITAR, with advanced modules, the
programme offers students an opportunity to
Career Prospects advance their knowledge, understanding and
professional practice through engagement with
• Preschool Teacher • Elementary School current research and thinking in early childhood.

• Childcare Centre Teacher
• Curriculum Developer
Director
for ECE
• Preschool Operator
• Researcher
• ECE Consultant

Areas of Knowledge Core Subjects

Child Development • Philosophical Ideas in Education
Child development involves the biological, • Psychology of Learning and Instruction
psychological, and emotional changes that occur in • Educational Research Methodology
human beings.

Early Childhood Education

Curriculum and Learning Environment • Modification of Learning Materials for Young
Children
Behaviour implications that aid in the • Young Children Assessment
understanding of developing curriculum and • Policies and Programs in Early Childhood
teaching methods. Education
• Theories and Practices in Early Childhood
Administration and Management Education
• Child Growth and Development
Administering and Managing Early Childhood • Family and Community Relation Childhood
Education programme based on Policies. Education
• Analyses and Design of Curriculum for Young
Families and the Community Children
• Project Paper
Roles and responsibilities in the early childhood
education process.

Professional Development

Learning and support activities designed for
improvement of Early Childhood Education.

Entrepreneurial Skills

• Modification of learning Materials for Young
Children
• Analysis and Design of Curriculum for Young
Children

Did You Know?

1

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SERIES
• S howcase with Industry Leaders

on emerging trends and market
insights.

2

EXPOSURE BEYOND BORDERS
• L ocal and international exposure

into the education landscape
(UNICEF, British High Commission
KL).

3

FLEXIBLE STUDY MODE
• T o accommodate busy working

schedules.

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Master of Education
(Educational Leadership
and Management)

R2/142/7/0009(MQA/FA 1751)04/27R2-DL/142/7/0007(MQA/FA1877)04/27

Delivery Mode: Build Leadership Abilities and
Organisational Skills in Educational
Conventional and Online Context

Duration of Study: The Master of Education (Educational Leadership
and Management) programme helps students gain
Full-Time: 1 Year 6 Months a strong foundation in Educational Management,
Part-Time: 2 Years Education Theory and Research, culminating
in a project paper at the end of the course. The
Intakes course structure is ideal for those who would like
to develop specialised knowledge and skills in
• January, May and September Educational Leadership, Research and other areas
related to Education Leadership and Management.
Academic Schedule
• January : 14 weeks* • Academic staff with comprehensive industrial
• May : 14 weeks* experience.
• September : 14 weeks*
*Inclusive of exam period. • F lexible learning environment.
• Well-structured and value-embedded
Career Prospects • Instructional
Co-ordinator curriculum structure with extended hours of
• Principal • Education Administrator lecturer-student contact and guidance.
• Assistant Principal • Registrar
• Tutor/Lecturer • Researcher The programme allows students to evaluate
• Learning Centre alternative policies and practices, understand
theories and models of evaluation and develop
Operator research skills related to the use of key
information technologies and academic writing.

Areas of Knowledge Entrepreneurial Skills
Understanding Educational Leadership
• School Effectiveness and Improvement
Management concepts within the appropriate • School Financial Management and Control
setting.
Core Subjects
School Effectiveness
• Philosophical Ideas in Education
Design of the school system to enhance a • Psychology of Learning and Instruction
learning-centred environment. • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in
Education.
Education and the Law • Educational Research Methodology
• Project Paper
The Malaysian Constitution pertaining to policies
and regulations. Specialisation Subjects

School Financial Management • Educational Leadership Management
• Management of School Discipline
Planning and implementation of a financial plan, • School Financial Management and Control
accounting, reporting. • Educational Leadership and Management
• School Effectiveness and Improvement
Management of School Discipline • Education and the Law

Methods to handle issues including theories in
shaping behaviour.

Did You Know?

1

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SERIES
• S howcase with Industry Leaders

on emerging trends and market
insights.

2

EXPOSURE BEYOND BORDERS
• L ocal and international exposure

into the education landscape
(UNICEF, British High Commission
KL).

3

FLEXIBLE STUDY MODE
• A vailable under Full-Time or Part-

Time basis to accommodate busy
working schedule.

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Master of Education
(Guidance and Counselling)

MQA CODE: R2/762/7/0028(MQA/FA1749)04/27

Delivery Mode: Gain the Opportunity to Work with
New People Every day
Conventional and Online
Master of Education (Guidance & Counselling)
Duration of Study: is a particularly ideal course for those who want
to extend their teaching career into the field of
Full-Time: 1 Year 6 Months guidance and counselling. Advanced counselling
Part-Time: 2 Years and appraisal techniques as well as cross cultural
counselling are some of the subjects that will be
Intakes useful not only for guidance counsellors but for
those who work in the human resource sector.
• January, May and September
• P rogramme structure complies with
Academic Schedule knowledge area based on requirement by the
Malaysian Board of Counsellors.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* • Lecturers are counselling practitioners and
• September : 14 weeks* certified counsellors with comprehensive
industry experience.
*Inclusive of exam period.
• A uniquely-designed counselling practicum
Career Prospects and internship that allows graduate students
to experience in counselling with diverse
• Human Services Educator • Social and Community clients through one-to-one interactions.
• Marriage and Family Service Manager
Counsellor • Student Affairs At UNITAR, our curriculum includes the teaching
• Mental Health Counsellor Administrator of professional Guidance and Assistance
• Rehabilitation Counsellor • Addictions Counsellor of the individual by utilising psychological
• School and Career methods mainly in collecting the case
Counsellor history data, and using various techniques of
interpersonal interaction and assessment tools.

Areas of Knowledge Programme Core Modules

• Fulfil the MQA requirement and complies with • Quantitative Research Methods in Education or
knowledge area based on Malaysian Qualitative Research Methods in Education

Counselling Board requirement. • Advanced Theory of Counselling
• Lecturers are Counselling practitioners and • Psychopathology
certified counsellor with industry experiences. • Counselling Across Culture
• Development of knowledgeable and skilled • Advanced Individual Counselling
• Career Development Across Lifespan
practitioners. • Psychological Testing and Measurement
• Appraisal Techniques in Guidance and
Entrepreneurial Skills Counselling
• Professional Ethics in Guidance and
• Counselling Practicum Counselling
• Counselling Internship • Group Dynamics and Practice
• Advanced Career Counselling
• Counselling Practicum
• Research Project
• Internship in Guidance and Counselling

Did You Know?

1

CURRICULUM FOR DEVELOPING
CERTIFIED COUNSELLORS
• C urriculum is developed based

on the requirements set by
Malaysian Board of Counsellors.

2

EXPOSURE BEYOND BORDERS
• B uild on your professional

knowledge and expertise with
local and international industry
practitioners. (PEKA Brunei,
PERKAMA International).

3

FLEXIBLE STUDY MODE
• C onventional full-time and
part-time modes available.

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Master of Education
(Teaching of English as a
Second Language)

MQA CODE: R2/145/7/0019(MQA/FA1750)04/27 R2-DL/145/7/0017(MQA/FA1876)04/27

Delivery Mode: Teach English for Continuous
Professional Development or Career
Conventional Change

Duration of Study: Master of Education (Teaching of English as a
Second Language) is ideal for those who want to
Full-Time: 1 Year 6 Months gain a specialised knowledge in teaching English
Part-Time: 2 Years to others, where English is not their mother tongue.
Through the modules offered, students will develop
Intakes a deeper understanding of the core principles
of teaching and learning the English Language.
• January, May and September
• Well-structured course with extensive
Academic Schedule lecturer-student consultation and guidance.

• January : 14 weeks* • Academic staff with comprehensive industrial
• May : 14 weeks* experience.
• September : 14 weeks*
• Flexible learning environment.
*Inclusive of exam period.
At UNITAR, this flexible and unique programme
Career Prospects • English Private Tutor designed for working adults with busy schedules
• ESL Instructor features a comprehensive curriculum in advanced
• ESL Lecturer / • Material Writer linguistics and cross-cultural communication.
Academician • Researcher

• Private Tutor
• Curriculum Specialist

Areas of Knowledge Programme Core Modules

Second Language Acquisition • Philosophical Ideas in Education
• Curriculum, Instructions and Assessment in
The differences and theories of first and second Education
language acquisition. • Psychology of Learning and Instruction
• Educational Research Methodology
Multi-Lingualise
Teaching of English as a Second
Awareness in third language per discussed with Language
case studies.
• Second Language Acquisition
Cross-Cultural Communication • Linguistics and Multi-Lingualise
• Sociolinguistics and Cross-Cultural
Communication across society and dialects, with Communication
understanding through analyses. • Material Design and Selection in TESL
• Discourse Analysis
Syntax and Discourse Analysis • Project Paper

Learning the relationship between language, Did You Know?
context and behavioural patterns.
1
Design and Selection in TESL
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SERIES
Discussing theories, principles and techniques of • S howcase with Industry Leaders
language teaching materials.
on emerging trends and market
Entrepreneurial Skills insights.

• Material Design and Selection in TESL 2
• Second Language Acquisition
EXPOSURE BEYOND BORDERS
• L ocal and international exposure

into the education landscape
(UNICEF, British High Commission
KL).

3

FLEXIBLE STUDY MODE
• A vailable under Full-Time or
Part- Time basis to accommodate
busy working schedule.

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Master of Education

(Instructional Technology)

N/142/7/0032(MQA/PA15068)10/26 N-DL/142/7/0033(MQA/PA15069)10/26

Delivery Mode: Learning Pathway Focused on
Educator’s Competency to Transcend
Conventional, Online the School Mind-set

Duration of Study: The Master of Education (Instructional Technology)
programme is designed to provide students with
Full-Time: 1 Year 6 Months advanced knowledge in Instructional Technology
Part-Time: 2 Years in Education, with clear direction and pathways
to acquire; as well as hone knowledge and
Intakes skills, whilst making cross-linkages with other
knowledge disciplines such as the Humanities,
• January, May and September the Social Sciences and the Physical Sciences.

Academic Schedule • A cademic staff with comprehensive industrial
experience.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* • Flexible learning environment.
• September : 14 weeks* • Well-structured and value-embedded

*Inclusive of exam period. curriculum structurethat is designed to offer
professionals advancedknowledge in a broad
Career Prospects • Educational range of Educational Technologies.
Technologist
• College and University The programme is designed to meet the current
Lecturers • Educationist Educators’ competency demands, professional
• Learning Designer standards, and needs within government
• Educational and private institutions or agencies. Our
Management programme is built on a well established and
comprehensive model of Instructional Technology
set up and structured around the core areas
identified as the essential competency areas.

Areas of Knowledge Assessment

Instructional Design Principles and • Coursework: < 70%
Contemporary Practices • Examination: < 30%

To acquire conceptual knowledge and pragmatic Course Modules
skills of instructional design for use in contemporary
educational settings. Students are guided to master • Philosophical Ideas in Education
the generic ADDIE model of instructional design • Psychology of Learning and Instruction
based on three prominent sets of psychological • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in
principles of learning - behaviourism, cognitivism Education
and social constructivism. These principles are the • Instructional Design Principles and Contemporary
basis for the students to correlate elements and Practices
characteristics of best practices in contemporary • Technology-Based Learning Tools and
instructional design. In practice, they are supported Applications
to design, develop, organise, conduct and validate • Trends and Issues in Distance Education
online lessons. • Online Facilitation and Storytelling
• Innovations in Educational Change
Technology-Based Learning Tools and • Educational Research Methodology
Applications • Project Paper

To acquire procedural and conditional knowledge
of Technology-Based Learning (TBL) along with
technical skills in selecting, using and managing
proprietary or open-source tools and applications.
In practice, students are guided to create a
prototype application using suitable content
authoring tools and creative media editors for a
TBL practice. The usability of the tools and the TBL
application are measured to assure quality
instruction.

Trends and Issues in Distance Did You Know?
Education
1
To expose students to trends and issues in distance
education by juxtaposing life cycle of various past EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SERIES
and present instructional technology for distance • S howcase with Industry Leaders
education. This in turn would allow students to
predict future trends and possible issues of on emerging trends and market
education. The course supports students to analyse insights.
technical, economical and socio-political issues
associated to distance education using a tool called 2
Trends of Engineering System Evolution (TESE).
EXPOSURE BEYOND BORDERS
Online Facilitation and Storytelling • L ocal and international exposure

To afford students to experience the roles and into the education landscape
responsibilities of an online facilitator, while (UNICEF, British High Commission
equipping the students with the art and science KL).
of storytelling skills. Through role-playing activities,
students will explore the managerial role, 3
pedagogical role, social role and technical role of
an online facilitation with storytelling, accumulating FLEXIBLE STUDY MODE
conditional knowledge and pragmatic skills for • A vailable under Full-Time or Part-
professional practice. Once students are exposed
to various types and genres of story, they will be Time basis to accommodate busy
guided to generate interesting story ideas, develop working schedule.
a story idea using the Hollywood Three-Act
Structure, and align narrative events and learning
events with intended learning outcomes for effective
online facilitation.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Education

R/142/8/0012(MQA/FA3855)10/27

Delivery Mode: A Research-Based Approach to
Improving Education
Conventional
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
Duration of Study: programme offers students the opportunity
to make a mark by contributing to existing
Full-Time: 3-5 Years knowledge with their own thoughts and
Part-Time: 4-6 Years perspective in interpreting findings in a new light.

Intakes • D ual languages - caters to different market
segments (public school teachers + private
• January, May and December school teachers).

Academic Schedule • Strong industry partnerships that provide real
research experience.
• January : 14 weeks*
• May : 14 weeks* • F lexible learning and communication for
• September : 14 weeks* research programme.
*Inclusive of exam period.
This programme seeks to prepare scholars
Career Prospects whose research will address critical problems
in education, develop our understanding of
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) teaching and learning in diverse contexts, and
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for IPTA/IPTS lead to improved outcomes for all learners.
• Administrators

Areas of Knowledge Programme Core Modules

• The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Year 1
programme in Education enables graduates to • Advanced Research Methodology*
advance to higher levels of education by • Proposal and Thesis Writing*
conducting research in fields related to • Advanced Qualitative Analysis Techniques*
Education. • Advanced Research Ethics*
• Students will have the opportunity to make a • Advanced Quantitative Analysis*
mark in the industry by contributing to existing • Proposal Preparation 1
knowledge with their own thoughts and • Proposal Submission
interpretation of findings. • Review of Literature 1
• Under academic supervision, an original thesis Year 2
is to be completed at the end of the course, • Review of Literature 2
using the knowledge and skills gained during • Proposal Defense
the programme. • Pilot / Preliminary Study
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
Year 3
• Thesis Writing and Review of Thesis
• Submission of Thesis & Final Defense

Did You Know?

1

FLEXIBILITY
• T hesis/Dissertation can be done

in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

2

AFFORDABLE FEES
• C omparatively affordable to

other institutions.

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MICROSOFT
Certification
based on courses
embedded with
Microsoft Content*

AFFORDABLE FEES
Comparatively
affordable.

INDUSTRY AND
GOVERNMENT
RESEARCH GRANT
Get appointed as
Graduate Research
Assistants who
can be partially
funded by Industry
and Government
Research Grants
working under the
Principal Investigator.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Featured Programmes:
Master of Information Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in
Information Technology

Industry Insights

Computers and other digital
devices are now part of our daily
lives. In Malaysia, global research
consulting firms reported that
the Information Technology
(IT) market will outpace GDP
for the duration of the forecast
to year 2025 because of the
investments taking place in
digital transformation, with cloud
ecosystem development expected
to be at the forefront of this trend.

As such, ICT has been identified
as the key growing sector in the
country, and the digital industry
has offered 97,909 jobs in the first
half of 2021.

The best prospects in Malaysia’s
IT sector are in Cybersecurity
and Data Systems Integration.
Example of industries: Financial
Services, E-Commerce, Electronic,
Infrastructure, etc.

Master of Information
Technology

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Delivery Mode: Become Well-Versed in Data Science,
Cyber Security and Machine Learning
Conventional, Online
The Master of Information Technology programme
Duration of Study: is designed to equip students with advanced
knowledge, techniques and skills to meet current
Full-Time: 1 Year requirements and needs from the market to solve
Part-Time: 2 Years the real-world problem on Information Technology.
• Microsoft Digital Badges - Students obtain
Intakes
blockchain-authenticated badges and
• January, May & September certificates for modules on top of academic
certificate.
Academic Schedule • Microsoft content and cloud-based lab are
embedded in the courses.
• January : 14 weeks Through this programme, students should be
• May : 14 weeks able to progress in their career by developing
• September : 14 weeks new professional skills in their respective
*Inclusive of exam period. working fields with new creations or innovations.
Our course modules such as Software Design
Career Prospects and Development and Software Process and
Management will be an added value for them to
• Digital Transformation • Researchers in Public create innovative IT solutions in their chosen areas.
or Private Institutions on
Officer
Various Fields of IT
• IT Manager
• Academicians at
• IT Consultant
• Cybersecurity Consultant Institutions of
• C-level Executive in Higher Learning

Information Technology

(CTO/CIO/CISO)

Areas of Knowledge Entrepreneurial Skills

Cyber Security • E-Commerce Systems and Strategies
• Business Intelligence Systems
Policies and practices to monitor and prevent
unauthorised access, misuse, modification and denial Programme Core Modules
of service of a computer network and resources.
• Analytics for Decision Making
Web Technology • Big Data Analytics Programming
• Computer Networking
Programming languages including markup • Cyber Laws and Ethics
languages and multimedia packages to create • Elective 1
applications for the web. • Elective 2
• Informational Security Architecture and
Data Science and Analytics Management
• Project Paper
Methods, processes, algorithms and statistical • Research Methodology
models that computer systems run to perform tasks • Software Design and Development
without explicit instructions by mimicking human • Software Process and Management
intelligence.
Electives
Internet of Things
Cybersecurity
Giant network of connected devices including
wireless sensors, software, actuators and computer • Cryptography and Internet Security
devices to improve our work and life. • Computer Forensics and Investigation

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Web Technology
Technology
• Internet and Web Technology
To record transactions efficiently in a verifiable and • E-Commerce Systems and Strategies
permanent way in regard to potential applications
in multiple industries such as the financial industry, Data Science
governments, identity management and healthcare.
• Machine Learning
• Business Intelligence Systems

Did You Know?

1

MICROSOFT
• C ertification based on courses

embedded with Microsoft
Content*.

2

SHORTER DURATION OF STUDY
• D esigned to enhance career

development in the field for
students with or without prior IT-
related Degree.

3

NEW CURRICULUM FOR IR4.0
• D ata Science - Cybersecurity -

Machine Learning
*Terms & Conditions Apply

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Information Technology

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Delivery Mode: Qualify for High-Level or Specialised
Positions in the Field of IT
Conventional, Open and Distance Learning
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
Duration of Study: is a full-research doctoral programme that gives
undergraduates the opportunity to explore a topic
Full-Time: Min: 3 Years, Max: 5 Years of their choice with a supervising expert in that field.
Part-Time: Min: 4 Years, Max: 6 Years
• Applied focus rather than theoretical
Intakes contributions to computer science theory.

• January, May and September • Get appointed as Graduate Research
Assistants that can be partially funded by
Academic Schedule Industry and Government Research Grants
working under the Principal Investigator.
• January : 14 weeks
• May : 14 weeks The final deliverable for the course is a prototype
• September : 14 weeks system which will allow undergraduates ample
*Inclusive of exam period. opportunities to feed their naturally-inquiring
minds and passion for problem-solving.
Career Prospects

• IT Leader • Project Management
• Chief Information Officer Director
• Chief Technology Officer
• Computer and • Information Technology
Director
Information Research
Scientist

Areas of Knowledge Programme Structure
Year 1
Cyber Security • Advanced Research Methodology
• Advanced Research Ethics
Policies and practices to monitor and prevent • Advanced Qualitative Techniques
unauthorised access, misuse, modification and denial • Advanced Quantitative Analysis
of service of a computer network and resources. • Colloquium 1
Year 2
Web Technology • Development 1
• Proposal Submission and Defense
Programming languages including markup • Development 2
languages and multimedia packages to create • Colloquium 2
applications for the web. Year 3
• Development 3
Data Science and Analytics • Evaluation and Validation
• Colloquium 3
Methods, processes, algorithms and systems to • Presentation and 1 International Refereed
extract knowledge and insights from structured Publication of Research Findings
and unstructured data • Thesis Submission and Defense

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Did You Know?
Learning
1
Involves the study of algorithms and statistical
models that computer systems use to perform tasks FLEXIBILITY
without explicit instructions, mimicking human • I n arranging consultation hours
intelligence
with your supervisor.
Internet of Things
2
Giant network of connected devices including
wireless sensors, software, actuators and computer AFFORDABLE FEES
devices to improve our work and life. • C omparatively affordable to

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger other institutions.
Technology

To record transactions efficiently in a verifiable and
permanent way in regard to potential applications
in multiple industries such as the financial industry,
governments, identity management and healthcare.

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ALUMNI SPEAK

I pursued the MBA programme at UNITAR whilst working in
parallel at CIMB Bank Berhad. Despite a hectic working schedule, I
managed to attend lectures online amidst the pandemic. During
classes, I was able to connect with fellow students who are also
in the working class, thus expanding my professional network.
Group assignments in this programme were very beneficial in honing
my leadership skills and improved my teamwork capabilities as I
interacted and worked with group members from various management
level backgrounds. Besides being able to gain advanced knowledge
on the e-commerce business in Malaysia and its sustainability, this
programme has greatly improved my management skills that helped
me produce more accurate analysis and better decisions in my day-
to-day job. In a nutshell, this programme provided a boost in my
career growth despite the competitiveness of the corporate world.

Koh Siew Niee
Master of Business Administration, 2021
Manager at CIMB Bank Berhad

We are living in a fast-pace and ever-changing world and we
are facing challenges at every step of the way. Today’s world
demands even more from us. Moving towards the future requires
quintessential knowledge and skills. UNITAR understands this and
provides the best solution to prepare its students for the future.
Looking back, I made the best decision to enrol with UNITAR for my
education journey. UNITAR has helped transformed me to the best
version of myself. Opportunities to grow with UNITAR has made
me believe that I can do better and the future is looking brighter.
I learned so much in this programme with guidance from dedicated and
experienced lecturers throughout the semesters. I would like to thank
UNITAR for being the perfect platform for me to further my higher
level of education and I can say I am ready for what the future holds.

Mohammad Nazrul Haizam Bin Marzuki
Master of Education
(Educational Leadership & Management), 2020
Teacher, Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM)

I began my higher education journey at UNITAR when I decided to pursue
my Foundation in Management programme. Upon completion, I pursued
the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) and completed it in August
2021. During this period, I was often presented with hosting opportunities
which eventually paved a career pathway as a professional TV Presenter
when I was selected to be a TV Anchor for Astro’s Vizhuthugal programme.

Aside from hosting, I successfully secured permanent employment
as an Assistant Manager for National Sales at UNITAR, and was
recently promoted as Sales Training Manager. The MBA programme
included challenging courses that applied business decisions to case
studies and coursework in the areas of business analytics. Having
capstone projects in group settings allowed students to pull from
the curriculum that was studied. UNITAR has unbelievable value
compared to other universities of equal calibre. A decision to pursue
an MBA at is definitely a smart one that any students will not regret!

Gunasilan Sivakumar
Master of Business Administration, 2021
Sales Training Manager at UNITAR

Choose UNITAR

UNITAR has always been at the forefront of progress. For 25
years, we have innovated the education industry with solutions and services
ahead of its peers. Being the first virtual university in Southeast Asia,
UNITAR is the only higher education institution that had seen the potential
of the online landscape while its infrastructure was in rudimentary stages.
Since its inception, UNITAR set out to be an exemplary provider
of innovative learning in 21st century education. Its teaching
philosophy is embodied in its UNITAR’s Education Core,
shaping students into highly-skilled individuals for the future.
As soon as you join us as a student, you will be investing in your potential
to be part of something big. Our structured learning programmes
will introduce you to key business and commercial competencies,
helping you to navigate your career journey while improving your
personal growth, technical competence, communication and teamwork.

Ranked We scored Ranked in the

35th* 5 STARS TOP 51%*
for Teaching, of universities
among universities Employability, Online worldwide.
in Malaysia. Education, Accounting
and Finance, and

Inclusiveness
(QS Rating)

UNITAR 1200+ 200+

Is a multiple award- working professionals local and international
winning and SDG- choose UNITAR to upskill industry partners to
abiding university. enrich your studies.
and reskill their
digital skills.

*Information as obtained from EduRank University Ranking
(https://edurank.org) on July 2021.





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